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MAGA Doesn't Understand Anything About The Roman Empire (w/ Honor Cargill-Martin)

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Cyclical Theories of Governance

This chapter examines the cyclical theory of governance as articulated by ancient historians like Polybius, focusing on the inevitable decline of political systems. It also explores modern implications of these theories, the complexities of interpreting historical narratives, and the influence of elite perspectives on our understanding of democracy and societal decay.

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